The Very Impatient Caterpillar by Ross Burach
The Very Impatient Caterpilla r by Ross Burach Audio Book Grades: Pre-K - Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Awards: None Summary: The Very Impatient Caterpilla r is a story about a group of caterpillars that are going through the process of metamorphosis. The little caterpillar asks constant questions about how to metamorphosize and how long it takes. When the other caterpillars tell him it takes two weeks, he does not think he can wait that long. He gets hungry and bored in his chrysalis. After the first day, he tries to fly but has no wings. The little caterpillar learns the art of patience and hatches as a beautiful butterfly after two weeks. The little caterpillar migrates with his friends and asks “are we there yet” so maybe he still needs some practice with patience. Evaluation: I would use this book in my classroom because it is appropriate for younger children such as second-graders and it teaches about the process of metamorphosis which might interest my st...